Seaport · India
Port of Paradip
Paradip (India) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49535). It lies on the Bay of Bengal.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- India
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- INPPT
- World Port Index no.
- 49535
- Coordinates
- 20.27°N, 86.68°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- India East Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 17.1 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 27.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 295.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 46.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 14.5 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 370.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 23.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 1,290 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,310 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,130 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Paradip, with full port guides:
- Kolkata (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port) · 160 nm
- Chattogram (Chittagong) · 310 nm
- Chennai · 570 nm
- Yangon (Thilawa) · 580 nm
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 173 (Enroute) - India and the Bay of Bengal.
Frequently asked questions about Paradip
Where is Port of Paradip?
Paradip (India) lies on the Bay of Bengal, at about 20.27°N, 86.68°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Paradip?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE INPPT for Paradip. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Paradip?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 295.0 m, beam 46.0 m, draft 14.5 m for Paradip. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Paradip from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,290 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,130 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kolkata (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port), Chattogram (Chittagong), Chennai.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Paradip?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Paradip through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.